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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,770.98, 27,293.92 and 15,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,770.98, 27,293.92 and 15,284.60 is: 21,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,770.98 : 27,293.92 = 15,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,770.98/27,293.92 = 15,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,770.98x = 27,293.92 × 15,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,770.98x = 417,176,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,176,649.63/19,770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.45

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